A Journey to the heart of India with Indian Luxury trains

Indian luxury trains are an ideal tribute to the confounding diversity of this country. While Blue Train and Orient Express dominate the western world, much of the revival in luxury train has come from India in the form of six luxury tourist trains. The history of elegant train travelling in India began with the introduction of Palace on Wheels by Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) in 1982. Following the record breaking success of Palace on Wheels, many state tourism boards and private players come up with their own version of deluxe trains which include Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey, Golden Chariot and the Indian Maharaja. Luxury train travelling got a new high with the launch of Maharajas Express in 2010. The train constitutes of a presidential suite that span across entire carriage, something never heard previously.

Palace on Wheels

Palace on Wheels Train

At A Glance:
Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights Price Starting From USD 520 Destinations Covered: Delhi- Jaipur- Sawai Madhopur- Chittorgarh- Udaipur- Jaisalmer- JodhpurBharatpur-Agra- Delhi Launched on 26 January, 1982, Palace on Wheels is considered as the queen of Indian luxury trains. A joint initiative of Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) and the Indian Railways, Palace on Wheels offers a weeklong trip into Rajputana heartland Rajasthan along with a halt in Agra. The train was designed to replicate the cultural ethos of the erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan in its interior dcor.
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Palace on Wheels Facilities

Restaurant 14 salons named after erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan. Facilities provided in the cabins Channel Music System Mini Pantry Direct Dial Phone Air Conditioning En-suite Bathrooms Two Restaurants- Maharaja and Maharani Sitting Lounge to relax and converse with fellow guests To make a Reservation, visit the Palace on Wheels website.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Train

At A Glance:
Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights Price Starting From USD 590 Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Khajuraho Varanasi - Agra - Delhi Another joint venture of Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) and the Indian Railways, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels was launched in January 2009 to accommodate the budding demand of luxury rail journeys in Rajasthan.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Facilities

Bar Lounge in Sheesh Mahal Restaurant 13 deluxe saloons and 1 super deluxe saloon named after erstwhile palaces of Rajasthan. Facilities provided in the cabins Individual temperature control Wi-Fi Internet Satellite TV Channel Music System Electronic Safe Two Restro-bars Sheesh Mahal and Swarn Mahal Souvenir Coach selling memorabilia items Revitalizing massages and therapies at Royal Spa To make a Reservation, visit the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels website.

Maharajas Express

Maharajas Express Train

At A Glance:
Tour Duration - 7 nights/8 days & 3 nights/4 days Price Starting From: 3580 USD Destinations Covered: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur etc. The latest addition in the list of Indian Luxury Trains, Maharajas Express is dubbed as Indias answer to the Orient Express of West. Launched in 2010, the train offers 5 journeys which include 3 golden triangle tours covering Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

Maharajas Express Facilities

The Presidential Suite 14 guest carriages comprising of: 20 Deluxe Cabins 18 Junior Suites 4 Suites 1 Presidential Suite Facilities in the guest cabins LCD TV with Satellite Connection Direct Dial Phones Electronic Safe Central Air Conditioning Writing Desk Two 42 seater restaurants- Mayur Mahal and Rang Mahal Safari Bar- fully stocked with premium wines and spirits Rajah Club- Ideal for relaxing in laid-back ambience Treasure Chest- A high-end boutique to purchase memorabilia items To make a Reservation, visit the Maharaja Express website.

The Golden Chariot

Golden Chariot Train

At A Glance:
Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights Price Starting From: 440 USD Destinations Covered: Bangalore, Chennai, Pondicherry, Tanjavur, Goa etc. South Indias first luxury train, Golden Chariot derives its name from stone chariots in Hampi. The brain child of Karnataka State Tourism and Development Corporation (KSTDC) and the Indian Railways, this luxury tourist train cover destinations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala with its two itineraries- Pride of the South and Splendor of the South.

Golden Chariot Facilities

Twin Bed Deluxe Cabin

11 guest carriages comprising of: o 26 twin bed cabins o 17 double bed cabins o 1 disabled friendly cabin State of the art facilities in cabins o Air conditioning o LCD television o DVD player o Writing desk o wardrobe Two multi-cuisine restaurants- Nala and Ruchi A nonchalant lounge bar Madira A 30 seater conference car An Ayurvedic wellness spa Nirvana To make a Reservation, visit the Golden Chariot website.

Indian Maharaja

Indian Maharaja Train

At A Glance:
Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights Starting From USD 595 Destinations Covered: Mumbai, Jaipu, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Delhi etc. Winner of coveted World Travel Award for two times in a row, Indian Maharaja is owned and managed by Travel Corporation of India (TCI). The luxury train with its two journeys- Mumbai to Delhi and Delhi to Mumbai- takes guests on a whirlwind tour across Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

Indian Maharaja Facilities

The Dining 44 guest cabins categorized as o Silver Class o Golden Class o Platinum Class (Presidential Suite) State of the art facilities in cabins o Air conditioning o Personal safe o Direct dial telephone o CD/MP3 Player Two multi-cuisine restaurants A business centre equipped with modern amenities Ayurvedic Spa and Beauty Salon To make a Reservation, visit the Indian Maharaja website.

Deccan Odyssey

At A Glance:
Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights Price Starting From USD 425 Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Sindhudurg - Tarkarli - Goa/Vasco - Kolhapur - Daulatabad - Ajanta Nashik - Mumbai A luxurious tour package for a jaunt into Maratha heartland comes on board Deccan Odyssey train, a joint initiative of Maharashtra Tourism and Development Corporation (MTDC) and the Indian Railways.

Deccan Odyssey Facilities

Peshwa I Restaurant o o 11 guest carriages named after erstwhile Deccan dynasties. Facilities in the cabins CD/MP3 Player Air Conditioning LCD television Personal Safe Two multi cuisine restaurants-Peshwa I and Peshwa II A fully stocked bar- Mumbai Hi A 50 seater conference car Onsite gymnasium and health spa

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To make a Reservation, visit the Deccan Odyssey website.